There were other people in the Speed Force, many other people, some of whom had become his friends (or even more than just friends), but there was nothing like being back with his real friends to make him tear up a little.

"How've you been?" he asked, pulling back enough to look Cissie in the face. He knew he was grinning like an idiot, but he had always had a bit of a reputation as a goof, so he didn't mind. "You look amazing," he added more softly, tightening his arms slightly.